UNSPSC 50487000: Tuber purees

Underground stem modified and bulged where plant stock nutrients are accumulated. which have been pureed.

UNSPSC 50487000 Tuber purees, a Class code, covers shelf-stable and prepared potato products sourced by state and local governments for institutional food service operations, including frozen french fries, hash brown patties, and fresh potatoes in bulk. State and local buyers use this code primarily for cafeteria, canteen, and dining operations at correctional facilities, state supported living centers, schools, and senior services programs. The issuing bodies are a mix of state departments (notably the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and Oregon Department of Corrections), county boards and schools in Georgia, and school nutrition programs across multiple states. Buyers soliciting under this code tend to issue formal competitive bids (IFB, RFQ) with multi-month contract terms and renewal options, emphasizing USDA grade compliance, delivery timeliness, and compliance certifications including E-Verify, debarment verification, and liability insurance.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon, with scattered solicitations from other states. Representative opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products (including potato-based items) for El Paso State Supported Living Center, due July 13, 2026, with prior historical spend of $1.5 million annually; the Oregon Department of Corrections' canned tomato procurement (June 2026) and separate potato procurement (July 2026, though limited detail available); Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners' informal written quote for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including sauces and proteins due October 19, 2026; and Ben Hill County Schools' comprehensive food bid covering fresh and frozen produce and prepared items due June 15, 2026, with deliveries across four school locations. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice cafeteria food procurement (IFB 304T-26-300CF, due May 4, 2026) encompassed approximately 382 line items of proteins, frozen entrees, and staples across five regional warehouse locations. Most solicitations require F.O.B. Destination pricing with delivery within seven days of order, three or more vendor references, and firm pricing for initial contract periods with allowances for adjustment at renewal based on third-party indices such as USDA Agricultural Marketing Service data or Consumer Price Index.